jiggle

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down

   Jiggle the key gently while turning it in the old lock.

2. 2
   noun

   a quick, small shaking movement

   She gave the loose handle a jiggle to test it.

From jig + the frequentative suffix -le, indicating a repeated small movement.

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